Leopard and PlaidMonograms are returning to the home and fashion design world's list of favorites. Create your own West Elm–worthy monogrammed hand towels with this DIY tutorial from Brittany at Leopard and Plaid. It's an easy way to personalize your decor without emptying your pockets.

From A Little About A Lot

A Little About a LotEven pint-sized painters can get in on the monogram trend by creating their own wall art. Angela from A Little About a Lot had her daughter try this simple craft project with super cute results. Apply some masking tape, give your kids some paint and watch them make masterpieces.

From Happily Ever After

Happily Ever AfterAmanda of Happily Ever After is part of an Air Force family that moves a lot. She wanted a way to track her daughter's height and keep it with the family as they moved. So she created this clean, modern DIY growth chart ruler with a look that can easily be adopted into any room's decor.

From Kids Activities Blog

Kids Activities BlogEarth Day may have been Tuesday, but this craft is too fun to have an expiration date. Take time amidst the glue and dirt to explain to your kids the importance of Earth Day and the makeup of our planet. Holly, writing at Kids Activities Blog, tried this project with her 8-year-old son, who promptly and porudly hung the planet in his room.

From Primitive and Proper

Primitive &ProperSpice up your spice garden with metallic animals. Cassie at Primitive & Proper is on a gold-leaf kick and these tiny decorations are some of our favorites. She also has tutorials for Mason jar planters and decorated flowerpots.